UK Minister for Africa visits Botswana’s Jwaneng Mine, highlights strategic partnership with Debswana
21 January 2025 In a significant diplomatic visit, Lord Collins of Highbury, the UK Minister for Africa, toured the Jwaneng…
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Top diamond exporter Botswana aims to diversify its economic base
16 January 2025 Roughly the size of France, Botswana is home to only 2.7 million inhabitants—making it one of the…
Gov’t warns of austerity measures
25 December 2024 The Ministry of Finance intends to implement austerity measures in the medium-term, including reducing the civil service…
Lesego Chombo becomes Gen Z minister in Botswana
25 November 2024 The newly sworn-in Botswana President Duma Boko has appointed 26-year-old Lesego Chombo as the Minister of Youth…
It’s good to serve – Kenewendo
17 November 2024 Botswana’s political arena has witnessed the return of a notable figure in Bogolo Joy Kenewendo. Appointed as…
Ireland mandates study visas for South Africa and Botswana
26 July 2024 The Irish government’s announcement that students from South Africa and Botswana must now apply for study visas…
Botswana suspends talks on passport-free travel with Zimbabwe
27 July 2024 Botswana has reportedly suspended discussions on a passport-free travel agreement with Zimbabwe, despite positive talks last year.…
Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana team up for regional rail project
10 July 2024 The tripartite project also includes the development of the deepwater port in Matutuine, Mozambique. In Summary This…
Botswana wants faster progress on Trans-Kalahari Railway project construction
5 July 2024 Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi said on Thursday that he wants to see faster progress in the…
Botswana to construct 750 biogas digesters by 2026
5 July 2024 Botswana plans to construct 750 small-scale biogas digesters nationwide by 2026, aiming to make a substantial contribution…
Techinvention Lifecare engaged by Botswana Vaccine Institute for new state-of-the-art veterinary vaccine facility
2 July 2024 Techinvention Lifecare Private Limited has been appointed as a consultant by Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) to monitor…
With an election 4 months away, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi takes up acting
15 June 2024 Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has put his acting skills to the test in a two-minute short film…
Botswana to leverage digital growth on new fibre route
31 May 2024 Authorities in Botswana are poised to leverage on a newly launched low-latency fibre route that runs through…
The Brilliance of Botswana Diamonds
20 May 2024 Discover how the natural diamond industry helped transform the now thriving Southern African country with brilliant Botswana…
Seychelles and Botswana to collaborate on agriculture, education and tourism projects
21 May 2024 Seychelles and Botswana will continue collaborations in agriculture, education, and tourism, said the newly accredited High Commissioner of…
SGCI Botswana partnership to lift science and research
15 May 2024 The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is working with Botswana to build stronger science systems by supporting…
Botswana says it will protect its diamond interests as BHP Bids for Anglo American
8 May 2024 Key points Botswana, the world’s largest diamond producer, says it’s closely following BHP Billiton’s battle to buy…
Botswana, Namibia Launch National E-Waste Monitors
3 May 2024 The establishment of a national e-waste monitor marks the initial step towards ensuring an updated baseline to…
De Beers Moving Auctions Head Office to Botswana
26 April 2024 De Beers will relocate its auctions headquarters from Singapore to Gaborone, Botswana, amid cost-cutting efforts at the…
Botswana rejects controversial UK proposal on asylum-seekers
24 April 2024 Botswana says it has rejected a proposal to accept asylum-seekers from the United Kingdom, an arrangement similar…
Leather Park aims for December production
27 March 2024 The long-awaited Leather Park in Lobatse could finally be taking shape a decade later, as authorities now…
Botswana Continues Strategic Rail Expansion and Infrastructure Enhancement
24 March 2024 The Honourable Eric Mothibi Molale, Minister of Transport and Public Works for Botswana has indicated that the…
Bahamas PM on official 4-day visit to Botswana
19 March 2024 Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis is in Botswana on an official visit until Friday. Davis is accompanied…
Beef exports from Botswana to Norway transform both landscapes
19 February 2024 Preferential trade agreements enable Norway to import large quantities of meat from Africa. This may undermine climate…
Botswana forecasts economic rebound, budget focus on infrastructure
7 February 2024 Botswana sees a recovery in economic growth this year and plans to increase spending on infrastructure development…
Botswana to open anti-money laundering center
7 February 2024 Botswana is in the process of establishing a centre to combat illicit financial flows at the University…